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Hometown News
Hometown News formed in Madison, Wisconsin in the late 1970s with Mark Donaldson on vocals and guitar, Dave Schoepke on bass and vocals, and Mark Hartman on...
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33,45,78
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About Caroline
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Ain't That Just Like Love
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All The Time
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Anyway
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Brand New Me
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Can't Let Go
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First, Second Chance
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Good Dose Of You
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Here I Go Again
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If I Could
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Jumpin' Over Fences
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Long Way Back Home
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Look My Way
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Minivan
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Momma Santa's Gonna Have Some Fun
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Hometown News formed in Madison, Wisconsin in the late 1970s with Mark Donaldson on vocals and guitar, Dave Schoepke on bass and vocals, and Mark Hartman on drums. Their debut single "33,45,78" caught some attention with its straightforward rock energy. They put out a self-titled album in 1980, followed by records like "Hot Summer Nights" and "Where You Belong" over the next couple years.
They worked in a power pop vein, writing concise songs with clear melodies and harmonies. Tracks like "About Caroline" and "Anyway" show their knack for keeping things tuneful and direct. Hartman left the band in 1982, and they released one more studio album, "Unsung Heroes," before a greatest hits collection came out in 1985.
Their catalog has stayed in circulation among listeners who appreciate that late-70s, early-80s guitar pop sound. The songs don't try to reinvent anything, they're just well-made examples of the style.
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